Inspection Procedure 10: The shift shock is large at a certain gear shift. (1st to 2nd, 2nd to 3rd, etc.): Diagnosis
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- STEP 1. Check the engine performance.
- Check the ECM side especially for throttle signal-related abnormality.
- Check the stall speed (refer to TORQUE CONVERTER STALL TEST ). If the speed is low, check the engine side.
Q: Is the check result normal?
- YES: Go to Step 2.
- NO: Repair the failure, and perform adjustment.
- STEP 2. Replace the TCM.
Q: Is the failure resolved?
- YES: The procedure is complete.
- NO: Go to Step 3.
- STEP 3. Perform a hydraulic test.
Refer to HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TESTS .
Q: Is the check result normal?
- YES: The procedure is complete.
- NO: Go to Step 4.
- STEP 4. Compare with another same model vehicle.
Q: Is there a difference from the same model vehicle?
- YES: Go to Step 5.
- NO: The procedure is complete.
- STEP 5. Remove the transaxle assembly from the vehicle.
Disassemble and check the transaxle assembly to check if there is a foreign material inside.
Q: Is the check result satisfactory?
- YES: Replace the transaxle assembly.
- NO: Replace the failure part.